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SWR 236R

1976 Triumph Spitfire

Green Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,010 mi
Last recorded91,010 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2018
Typical for 1976 Triumph Spitfire56,730 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSWR 236R
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1976
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2018 91,010 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2018 91,010 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 May 2017 90,127 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 89,857 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 89,625 miles
Fail 20 May 2015 89,625 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Pass 23 May 2014 89,466 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 23 May 2013 89,343 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 25 May 2012 89,032 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 89,032 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 25 May 2011 88,559 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 88,557 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 May 2010 87,366 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 May 2009 80,893 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 13 May 2009 80,890 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

How Reliable is the Triumph Spitfire?

Based on 69,541 MOT tests across 8,423 vehicles.

72.5%
Pass Rate
302
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
8,423
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,320
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,718
brake binding 2,431
Stop lamp not working 2,126
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,894
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SWR 236R is a 1976 Triumph Spitfire in Green with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1976 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 56,730 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Triumph Spitfire fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 4,320 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SWR 236R, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Spitfire typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 50 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SWR 236R registered?

SWR 236R is a 1976 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 15 December 1976.

Is SWR 236R safe to buy?

The MOT history for SWR 236R shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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